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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 12:02 PM
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Is anyone aware of an independent company or service that can be hired to go inspect a vehicle in preparation for purchase?
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 12:17 PM
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Is anyone aware of an independent company or service that can be hired to go inspect a vehicle in preparation for purchase?
Bring it to another Chevrolet dealer in your area if there is one.
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 12:39 PM
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Any good mechanic/shop in your area should be able to do a PPI. Just talk to them to see what they cover and if that meets your expectations. You can also use the regions section of the forum to ask for recommendations.
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My experience over the years has stopped me from using "inspection services" for a vehicle that I can't see. Waist of money, IMO. I had a NCRS judge inspect a car in CT because I didn't want to travel to NJ in January. I purchase the car with his report and when it arrived I immediately list it for sale and parted with it. I have learned that if you are "fussy" and the car seems to be the right fit, travel to inspect and drive it yourself. But hey, that's just me....
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If in PA, http://www.classicgray.com/
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Originally Posted by jimmie jam
My experience over the years has stopped me from using "inspection services" for a vehicle that I can't see. Waist of money, IMO. I had a NCRS judge inspect a car in CT because I didn't want to travel to NJ in January. I purchase the car with his report and when it arrived I immediately list it for sale and parted with it. I have learned that if you are "fussy" and the car seems to be the right fit, travel to inspect and drive it yourself. But hey, that's just me....
I agree 100%, as have had a similar experience. If I'm not interested enough in a car to invest the time and $ to inspect it, then I pass.
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Thank you for all the advise, very much appreciated.
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Old Jan 24, 2019 | 08:14 PM
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I've had no luck searching for threads on what to look for with specific years? does something like that exist? I'm going to check out a 2016.
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